PANOCHA (PAN-NEW-CHI)

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Every Christmas that I can remember, my mom made this candy. Its extremely rich but oh-so-good! I think she said it was an italian candy recipe.

Provided by Karen Smith

Categories     Candies

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 dash(es) salt
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 Tbsp butter or marg.
3/4 c milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 c pecans chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter and milk; cook on low heat till sugar dissolves to softball stage (238 degrees). Cool at room temperature, without stirring, till lukewarm (110 degrees).
  • 2. Add Vanilla and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add nuts.
  • 3. Quickly spread into a butter greased plate. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 24 pieces.

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